Featured Photos: International

A visit to Heidelberg Castle in Germany

The Heidelberg Castle is said to be the top attraction of the romantic Old Town of Heidelberg, Germany. The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 12th century. With the passing of time, the castle expanded. The architecture shows the development from Gothic to Renaissance eras. The Heidelberg Castle became the prince elector’s residence. However, lightning, fires and wars destroyed parts of the castle. But even then, it has remained to this time […]

Stunning view of Johnsonville, Connecticut which was recently bought by the Iglesia Ni Cristo

  These are just some of the fantastic views of the 62-acre town of Johnsonville, Connecticut, which was once a thriving mill community, a Victorian Era tourist attraction, that had been abandoned for years. The beautiful abandoned old town was featured in an episode of the National Geographic TV series “Abandoned.”  It was put up for sale at an online auction on October 28, 2014. The Iglesia Ni Cristo is now the new owner of […]

Piano displays Canada’s pride at 150th year

  BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (Eagle News) — In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Canada, Canadians are showing creativity to showcase and express pride: the colors white and red on cookie tins, chocolate bar wrappers, Tim Horton’s coffee cups to displays of the flag in personal residences, in shopping malls and different private and public establishments. The most creative so far is this piano by Cattle Point, a part of a recreation park in the […]

Featured photos: Flower power at the Showa Kinen Park in Japan attracts tourists

        With flowers all around and beautiful trees by the water completing a postcard-perfect scenery, the Showa Memorial Park (Showa Kinen Koen) attracts locals and tourists alike. Established in 1983, the park was planned as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the reign of Emperor Hirohito (posthumously, Emperor Showa) that happened eight years before, in 1975. The park is located in Tachikawa, just over an hour west of Tokyo. It is […]

Featured photo: The breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls

  The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls on the international border between Ontario, Canada and New York in the United States. It is said that the Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of the last ice age, or the Wisconsin glaciation.

Boating along cherry blossoms in Chidorigafuchi Park in Tokyo, Japan

      It is a wonderful experience to paddle a boat along the moat in Chidorigafuchi Park in Tokyo, Japan where about 300 cherry trees are planted.  The trees are now in full bloom this sakura or Cherry blossom season. Located in the northwest of the Imperial Palace, it is a historic moat which was constructed during the early Edo Period. From late March to early April, the 700m-long pedestrian path will be covered with […]